Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion?A.A radio news program spends several shows discussing a candidate's past conviction for domestic violence.B.A nightly news show uses an unflattering picture of a state senator to accompany a story about him.C.An online news site publishes a story that includes a link to a site where people can register to vote.D.A newspaper runs an editorial suggesting that readers vote for a particular candidate for governor.

Which action best illustrates how the media can influence public opinion in the United States?A.By focusing criticism on a particular politician to hurt his or her chances of reelectionB.By publishing a poll showing that two candidates have similar levels of support during an electionC.By focusing on sensationalized stories rather than covering public policyD.By incorporating elements of both mainstream and social media into reportsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage?A.A newspaper writes a front-page story focusing on unproven accusations that a state senator had an affair.B.A radio host criticizes the local mayor because he plans to run for mayor himself the following year.C.A reporter for an online news site is pressured by executives to write a negative story about a proposed tax.D.A television anchor who opposes the death penalty devotes most of her report on capital punishment to evidence against its effectiveness.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the media on public opinion and eventually public policy?Group of answer choicesThe media set the agenda, frame issues, and color public perceptions about alternative public policies.The media are biased toward a particular ideological position, which permeates most aspects of reporting and thus sways the American public in that direction.The media are, to a great extent, controlled by government officials through regulations placed on the media.The media are manipulated by government officials by what they say during press conferences and official press statements, and have difficulty ever criticizing government policy.

If the media cover an issue and it gets a powerful response from the public, the media sometimes follow up by covering that response. What is the most likely outcome of these events?A.Increased bias in future storiesB.More powerful political partiesC.Decreased attention from elected officialsD.Changes to public policy on the issue

Which of the following is not an example of journalism?a review of a local restaurantan editorial about an upcoming electiona story about a local heroan advertising section about an upcoming sale